NYT Dictionary

KIBITKA

/kɪˈbɪtkə/
NounKI-bit-kaki-bit-ka · 3 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2024, 2025

Meaning

A Russian type of telega or sleigh with a (usually rounded) cover over the passenger seats.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Borrowed from Russian киби́тка (kibítka); see there for more.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2024, 2025.

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